Deputy Director

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invites applications for a Division of Enforcement role in the Surveillance Branch, based in Washington, DC.

The position emphasizes leading market surveillance efforts and developing analytics tools to detect manipulation and other trading abuses in derivatives markets. Qualified candidates will have demonstrable experience with market surveillance, data analytics, and strategic planning to prevent market disruption, coupled with executive

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing daily market surveillance and trade practice activities of the derivatives industry to detect potential manipulative or fraudulent trading abuses.
• Experience overseeing the development of data analytics tools and detection techniques, in order to perform forensic analysis, monitor and detect anomalies and/or evaluate market events.
• Experience implementing and managing short- and long-range plans aimed to prevent market manipulation and other trading abuses that could lead to market disruptions or undermine the integrity of the derivatives markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily market surveillance and trade practice activities to detect potential abuses.
• Develop and manage data analytics tools and detection techniques for forensic analysis and monitoring.
• Implement strategic plans to prevent manipulation and maintain market integrity.

Skills

Market surveillance

Data analytics

Leadership/oversight

Job description

The Division of Enforcement (DOE) investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Commission Regulations (Regulations). Potential violations include fraud, manipulation, and other abuses concerning commodity derivatives and swaps, which harm market integrity, market participants, and the public. This position is located in the Surveillance Branch, which conducts ongoing market surveillance analytics across commodity and derivatives markets.

CT-16Level: To qualify for theCT-16level you musthave at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-15 level). Specialized experience is defined as experience performing market surveillance analytics to detect, identify, analyze and prevent market manipulation and other trading abuses that could lead to market disruptions or undermine the integrity of the derivatives markets. This specialized experience includes oversight, management, and conduct of a wide range of market surveillance activities including directing the work of others.

In addition, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Additional Assessment:Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements will also be assessed on the following MTQs.A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to one page for each MTQs.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• Experience overseeing daily market surveillance and trade practice activities of the derivatives industry to detect potential manipulative or fraudulent trading abuses.
• Experience overseeing the development of data analytics tools and detection techniques, in order to perform forensic analysis, monitor and detect anomalies and/or evaluate market events.
• Experience implementing and managing short- and long-range plans which are aimed to prevent market manipulation and other trading abuses that could lead to market disruptions or undermine the integrity of the derivatives markets.

Highly Desirable Professional Requirements

Comprehensive, professional knowledge of commodity futures and derivatives industry, and the ability to provide leadership in the continuing surveillance and oversight of industry activities, forensic data analysis, and development of data analytical tools and effective detection.

EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES (ECCs):In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, your resume will be assessed for executive competency against the following four mandatory ECCs.

• Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment. Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach.
• Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office. Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness.
• Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Note:This position is being advertised competitively via delegated examining procedures. Current Members of the SES, those that have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility,MUST ensure the CFTC's ECCs are demonstrated within their experience and accomplishments. Proof of eligibility for a noncompetitive SES appointment (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) will not be accepted. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.